portable aviation receiver pilot’s guide - Garmin

1 GPSMAP 296portable aviation receiverpilot s guide Copyright 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, Tel. 913 or 800 Fax 913 (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, Tel. 44 Fax 44 Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886 Fax 886 rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin . Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly in this document is subject to change without notice.

2 Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site ( ) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin , GPSMAP , AutoLocate , TracBack , BlueChart , MapSource , and See-Thru are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin . September 2005 Part Number 190-00337-00 Rev. D Printed in TaiwanINTRODUCTIONT hank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box.

3 If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer This ManualTo get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight. The Basic Operation in aviation Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in aviation Mode. The aviation Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features of aviation Mode, such as E6B and Terrain. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Automotive Mode. The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating waypoints.

4 The Basic Operation in Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in Marine Mode, such as using DSC. For complete information about some of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the aviation and Automotive sections. The Main Menu section describes pages and features found in the Main Menu. If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you GPSMAP 296, refer to the Setting Up and Using Sonar. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. manual ConventionsThis manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage.

5 It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe 296 Pilot s guide iINTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUALT able of ContentsIntroduction ..iAbout This manual ..iWarning ..ivCaution ..vCare Information ..viGetting Started ..1 Unit Overview ..1 Charging the GPSMAP 296 ..2 Turning On the GPSMAP 296 ..3 Getting Satellite Signals ..4 Learning About the Keypad ..7 Using the GPSMAP 296 ..8 Simulator Mode ..11 Basic Operation In aviation Mode ..13 aviation Mode Page Sequence ..13 Creating a Direct To ..14 Finding a Nearby Point ..17 Selecting an Approach ..22 Finding Points on Land ..24 Marking a Waypoint ..25 Creating a Flight Plan (Route) ..26 Following your Flight Plan ..27 aviation Mode Pages ..28 Map Page ..28 Terrain Page ..36 Panel Page ..39 Active Route Page ..43 Position Data Page ..44 Flight Log ..45 Aircraft Information.

6 46E6B Tab ..48 Basic Operation In Automotive Mode ..50 Automotive Mode Page Sequence ..50 Navigating in Automotive Mode ..51 Finding an Item ..53 Creating Routes ..56 Creating Waypoints ..58 Following an Automotive Route ..61 Editing Your Route ..62 Automotive Mode Pages and Features ..64 Map Page ..64 Highway Page ..65 Current Route Page ..67 Trip Computer Page ..68 Editing and Managing Routes ..69 Editing and Managing Waypoints ..73 Managing Your Tracks ..82 Basic Operation in Marine Mode ..86 Marine Mode Page Sequence ..86 Navigating in Marine Mode ..87ii GPSMAP 296 Pilot s GuideINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSM arine Mode Pages and Features ..88 Map Page ..88 Compass Page ..89 DSC Page ..91 Main Menu ..96 GPS Tab ..96 Flights Tab ..97 Route Tab ..97 Points Tab ..97 Track Tab ..98 Sonar Tab ..98 Aircraft Tab ..99 Alarms Tab.

7 99 Calendar Tab ..102 Celestial Tab ..103 Message Tab ..107 Display Tab ..108 Sound Tab ..109 Setup Tab ..110 Location Sub Tab ..114 Setting Up and Using Sonar ..120 Showing Sonar on the Map Page ..120 Using the Sonar Page ..121 Setting Up the Sonar Page ..125 Understanding Sonar ..128 Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab ..131 Appendix ..132 Specifications ..132 Optional Accessories ..133 Installation Information ..134 Learning About GPS ..138 LORAN TD Setup ..140 Map Datums and Location Formats ..142 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ..143 Jeppesen Database Information ..145 Messages ..146 Data Field Options ..148 License Agreement and Warranty ..150 Index ..153 GPSMAP 296 Pilot s guide iiiINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSF ailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious installing the GPSMAP 296 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver s view of the road (see diagram).

8 Do not mount where driver s field of vision is not place unsecured on the vehicle not mount in front of an airbag field of operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the GPSMAP 296 while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such navigating, carefully compare information shown on the GPSMAP 296 to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing GPSMAP 296 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

9 The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge out of the unit, disassemble, heat above 140 F (60 C), or incinerate. Keep used battery away from children. Only replace with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Using another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery or unit properly. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of lithium-ion the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 296 only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate navigating in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 296 only as an aid for VFR navigation. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational : This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

10 This Notice is being provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, refer to our Web site at GPSMAP 296 Pilot s GuideINTRODUCTION > WARNINGF ailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property GPSMAP 296 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while the GPSMAP 296 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 296 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance.